Cold and wet conditions greeted riders on a revised version of the popular Nomads 25 mile time trial course. This early season leg stretcher saw members from a number of local clubs brave the elements and to chance their arms against the clock.
Jason Stuart and Neil JJ Fraser of the Ashwell and Stevenage clubs respectively recorded a 1hr 03m 18 sec time, but it was Nick Hickman and Richard Serradinho of Hitchin Nomads who claimed the club's prize.
Nomads Andy Herbert and Mike Webb took the opportunity to ride the event as solo rides, setting an early benchmark for their forthcoming season.
Frank Turner officiated.
Frank Turner officiated.
Results
Richard Serradhino & Nick Hickman, 1:17:10, John Traynor, Andy Traynor DNF.
Solo - Andy Herbert, 1:06:19, Mike Webb, 1:16:21.
Guest riders
2 Up - Neil Fraser (Stevenage CC) & Jason Stuart (CC Ashwell), 1:03:18.
Solo - Warren Richards (unaffiliated ) - 1:21:04.